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Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1887-07-28

of hard working and healthy Americans.
Born on a farm and receiving only COM
mon school education, he early acquired
wide knowledge of Maine men and affairs,
and developed great acuteness in business
He began as a merchant in his native town
and advanced rapidly in the acquisition OF
property till he owned stock in several rail-
roads and manufacturing concerns, and was
still active in business till short time before
his death.
He began his political life as Democrat of
the Jackson Benton school, a believer III hard
money, revenue tariff and decentralization.
He lived to become an ardent Republican,
and the history of his change is like tnat of
many thousand others-an epltome or the
wonderful social and political revolutions
from 1850 to 1870. After serving one term as
sheriff and two in the legislature a Demo
crat he took radical ground for prohibition,
and in 1885 ran for governor on that ticket,
receiving but II .027 votes. The next year he
ran again, receiving A, ,5G5 votes, and as there
was no choice at the polls the legislature chose
him for governor, and he served one year.
In 1856 he was again candidate, receiving
81, Al votes; but a combination in the legis-
lature chose Samuel Wells. In 1856 he took
a very prominent part in organizing the Re-
publican party, which was victorious at
every election thereafter till 1878. Gov
ernor Morrill, threw himself into the anti
slavery fight with enthusiasm and in 1860 was
elected to congress, in which he served but
one term, but that was in the memorable war
congress of 1S61-6S, and he took very active
part in devising the fiscal policy of the gov
ernment. He was among the firmest de-
tenders of the greenback act of Feb. %, 1862,
and made special tour and campaign in
Maine to secure popular support for the new
currency He declined a reelection, how
ever, and thereafter devoted himself to his
private business, except that in 1881 he was
chosen from Augusta to the legislature, In
which, though IS years old, he served with
the fire and energy of youth. For many
years he had been a resident of Augusta, and
maintained his activity till bis final illness.
On June p he was stricken with paralysis
and only partially recovered strength, though
his mind remained clear till near death. He
leaves two daughters, Mrs. c. w. Goddard
and Mrs. r. NJ. Mills, and several grandchil-
dren His illustrious brother, Hon. Lot NJ.
Morrill, died some years ago, and both were
men of great integrity and endurance, phySi-
cal and mental.
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date for the con- DUNCAN F. KENNER.
vention of 1861, but was defeated by Union
man. After the state seeded, however, he
was elected to the Confederate congress, in
which be was chairman of the important COM
mittee on ways and means Near the close
of the war Jefferson Davis selected Mr..
Kenner for a diplomatic mission to France
and England: but he went too late to accom-
plish anything. After the war he re-
mained aloof from politics most of the time,
only appearing in one great emergency He
was q man Of great wealth and an 1ctive
promoter of racing and breeding fine stock.
lie died quite Unexpectedly Of a general
collapse Of the vital powers
Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1887-07-28

JAChSON STREET DUCK, " hoi ooi WHICH,, IL
NEW YORK. properly improved,
could accommodate all the shipping of the
world.
Almost in the shadow of Brooklyn bridge
are several striking examples of water front
properties that could be improved and made
magnificent piers. The jackson street dock
is one of these-a weaving, rickety combina-
tion of rotten tirlbers and plank-with totter-
ing posts and thousand patches about it.
1t has long been condemned but still stands,
though used only by garbage scows. "a
dilapidated wagon stood upon it the other
day." says New York writer, land the
planl1s were strewn with moldy rags spread
out to dry. A scow filled with sweltering
garbage lay near the shore, and some men
were busy at work sitting coal elevated from
barges below. A crowd of gamins, nude as
Adam before the fig leaf interval, were diving
from the shaky framework, most of them
clambering upon the woodwork when the
artist was seen making a sketch, evidently
under the impression that their charms would
add materially to the effect of his picture. In
each direction were piers evidently in a con-
dition little better than that of the one illus
trated. On shore were old carts piles of scrap
iron, refuse and barrels, well set off in the
background by dilapidated buildings, an ex-
cellent argument for the advocates of city
control of the water 'front.'
Illustrative of these arguments, it is cited
that the New York Central Railroad COM
pany pays rental of 900 annually for city
piers which cost about $50 600. Great saving
can be effected to business people, it is
thought, if the front is filed up to the bulk
head line ct all the piers Ashes and cellar
dirt can be disposed of in that way, and the
roadways so increased III breadth that truck
men will not be delayed
No docks in the world are to be compared
with those of London, Liverpool, Birken-
head and Manchester, England, which cover
hundreds of acres. Liverpool has twenty
craving docks, some of them 80 feet in
length. These are surrounded wit substan-
tial stone quays, provided with gates. and are
under police protection. These, as with
nearly all other docks i'll England, are sup
ported by rates levied from the vessels resort
ing 10 them, and for levying these rates
powers are taken in the acts of par
lament authorizing the construction OF
the respective docks. Sometimes the dock
dues are imposed on vessels according to
tonnage, and in other instances the rates are
SO much Z ton, actually landed on the dock.
Generally the dues are complained of as being
a heavy burden, though it is said the stock
companies, by whom the docks are built, sell
dom realize good returns on theirinvestments,
Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1887-07-28
WHERE FREEDOM FROLlCS.

When the billows spray over the decks,
The conventional limits Of seeks
Go wild on a yacht,
Count for little or nacht,
And pruderies cease to perplechs.
When the sails are all filed 'tis q sign
For freedom Of spirit divign,
Then maiden and man
Grow wild as they can,
Provided the weather is fgn.
Then they tipple the sparkling champagne,
And laugh at the billowy magne,
When the style from their clothes
The wanton wind blothes,
They laugh with frisky disdagne.
oh, it's fun TO break loose on yacht
When the lines and the sails are all tacht,
When nature turns loose,
Pray what is the use
For folks to behave as they OUGHT?
Texas Siftings,
Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1887-07-28

from Virginia, read
law in the office of
Hon. John Slidell
and worked in ac-
tive political union
with that gentle
man. After being a
member of several
successive legisla-
lures and president
Of the constitu-
tional conventions
of 1916 and 1852, he
took ground in
favor of secession
and was a candi-
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lutionary families. Bion Bradbury was born
at Biddeford, Me-, Dec. 6, 1911, graduated at
Bowdoin college in 1880, and was admitted
to the practice of law at Alfred, York
county, in 1884 In 1912 he was mem
Der of the legislature, and in 1874 was
appointed collector of the port at Eastport,
which Office he held for ten years. There
after he was member of the legislature and
delegate to state and national conventions
till the war. In 1862 he ran for the legisla-
ture as War Democrat and was elected
without opposition. He was at various times
candidate for governor and congress, but the
Republican majority prevailed against him
From 1866 to 1880 he was almost dictator in
Democratic councils in Maine. He generally
wrote the platforms, and in one instance the
convention adopted his speech as a platform.
But his most famous work was in 1S7S-79,
when he reorganized the divided Democracy
Of Maine, and though their vote for governor
was divided, under his management they Sc
cured the legislature in 1879, and that body
chose Alonzo Garcelon as governor In 1880
he succeeded in combining the Greenback and
Democratic strength in favor of Gen. Hollis
NJ. Plaisted, who was chosen governor. He
continued active till the close of 1882. then
retired from politics and soon after from bus
iness. He failed rapidly thereafter and died
of general weakness at the age of &C.
Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1887-07-28
Happy Again.

ne 6uttercups nod to the breezes Of morn,
;, Inc hilsides with daisies are hoary, =
iley say dandelions the meadows adorn,
And bloometh the sweet morning glory.
i9eWild bee is humming in sweet rural hooks,
where wayeth the red tufted clover,
and the husband goes round with delight in his
looks,
fof The days Of house cleaning are over.
Boston Courier.
Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1887-07-28
Inside Points.

u see," said friend to the editor Of a
Dakota daily, 'that you call these papers you
are printing now the second edition-how do
they differ from those you were running Off
half an hour ago!"
1--WE stopped and oiled the press" and the
journalist reached for the lever again.
Dakota Bell.
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Humbosdt's Entire Works.

The Berlin Geographical society has re-
ceived from DIR. Wagner unique present in
the shape of a complete set Of all the books,
pamphlets, essays, etc., published by Alexan-
der Won Humboldt. 1t would take about
thirty years 20 make such collection again,
even if it were at all possible.-Chicago
Times.
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lace Her majesty's state carriage was pre-
ceded by cavalcade of seventeen princes,
nine of them her grandsons or husbands Of
her granddaughters, five of them her sons-in.
law and three her sons. The queens state
carriage was drawn by six cream colored
hcrses. The imperial crown princess of Ger.
many and Princess Of Wales rode ith her.
A number of other notables and an escort Of
troops completed the procession.
Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1887-07-28
How They Differ,


Men are strange creatures. They will waste
an hour hunting collar button instead Of
having an extra supply and letting their wife
find the missing one You never see a woman
look for the pin she drops. Her husband finds
1t when he walks around in his bare feet
Philadelphia Call
Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1887-07-28
Afghanistano1ogy.

From Candahar
Comes news Of war
The Ghizais licked Abdurrahman Khan;
They fought like mad
. at Jellalabad, -
TIL the old ameer got up and ran. ~ -
a.. On Ghuzni's plain =
There is reign ~.
Ofterror, and through Badakshan
" The tribes are wild .,rs2sI-'/i>
TO draw it mild,
The devils loose in Afghanistanl
Cincinnati TimeS-Star.
Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1887-07-28
Hindoo Nomenclature.

The London Times notes with pleasure
magnificent gilt to the city of Bombay given
by Dinshaw Manockgee Petit. We under.
stand that it is fully equal to the gift Of
Jamesetjee Jejeebhoy, but we doubt if it can
surpass that of Ramdam Googoojeede Huck-
buckabasehit. We have forgotten what it
was, but it was a corker.-Philadelphi Call
Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1887-07-28
Youthful Tiger Hunting.

"Little boy" said an old gentleman in lower
Broadway, why do you cry so bitterlygn
"Cause jest lost fifty cents"
"Did you drop it down coal hole!"
"Wuss'n that I lost it over in de bucket
shop speckerlatin' in st. Pauln-Life
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Little, but, Oh, NV!

Little, but, Oh, My!
At night, by unseen hands,
'Tis written on the wall; -.
Upon my mind it stands
In letters fat and tall:
'Tis howled upon the blast
And muttered in the shower;
II startles me aghast .1S
Each minute of the hour. -
II haunts the page read,
1t rings within my ears,
'Tis pictured on the deep
And painted on the spheres;
II disenchants my dreams.
And follows where I 60,
and now it's rung on every tongue
My lady 'sSttle Nor
A. w. Bellaw in Philadelphia Times.
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Duncan +, Kenuer,

Hon. Duncan +. Kenner, the noted poll
tician of Louisiana, died at mis- home in New
Orleans Cd the Sd instant, aged "A years In
the middle era of his life he was power in
his state, and down to near the close of life
was active and influential in business He
was born in New Orleans, his parents being
Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1887-07-28
Circumstances Alter Cases,

a boy who can't be induced to go to a store
quarter of mile away on an errand can be
hired to walk five hours on stretch if it is
only called walking match and the proprie-
tor puts up silver quarter as prize-De-
troit Free Press.
Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1887-07-28
MANCHESTER DOCKS.

so expensive have been these improvements.
The total quay space of Liverpool is nearly
twenty miles, covering an area of 26O acres,
containing fifty-four docks and basins. The
Albert dock alone cost GA, 900. The magnif-
cent structures covering the river front there,
and, as shown by our cut, at Manchester, are
so vastly superior to anything at New York
that it would be supposed new world enter
prise would do something to make the differ
ence less striking. The Manchester docks
are of solid masonry, and although not SO ex-
tensive as those of Liverpool, are wonderfully
complete and massive structures as compared
with the best of New York's quays.
Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1887-07-28
WELCOME TO THE ROBIN.

We welcome thee, dear robin,
For thou vert gone full long;
We welcome thee, dear robin.
With thy joyous gushing song
But tell me, dearest robin,
pray thee, tell me true,
What made you leave the Southern flower
And Southern skies so blue?
What made you come, dear birdie,
Back to this same old tree,
Where you built your nest last summer
IAN IL be you remember me?
Or is II u beg your pardon.
We will have our faults, you know
l. it that you remember the Strawberries
You ate here months ago?
If so, we will bear no malice,
But will thank you for your song,
For you have been a wanderer
From your native land o long.
Wen try to forget your failing,
Since we all have our faults, you know,
And will try to forget the strawberries
You ate here months ago
Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1887-07-28
GEN. MEADE'S STATUE.
The Hero Of Gettysburg to be Honored
in Bronze.

The hero of Gettysburg is soon TO have
bronze equestrian statue, which will be the
largest of the kind in this country, and will
stand in Fairmount park, near Philadelphia.
Wepresent view of the statue as it appeared
supported by scaffolding just after casting.
1t is the work of Alexander VI. Calder,
the artist who has charge of the decora-
tive work of the Philadelphia city hall,
Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1887-07-28
A NOTED MAN IN MAINE.
The Late Bion Bradbury, Whose Death
Was Lately ChrOnicled.

Was Lately ChrOnicled.
Hon. Bion Bradbury, the leader Of the
Democratic party in Maine, died at his home
in Portland few days ago. And regardless
of party, there is general recognition in
Maine that an honest, earnest, consistent and
very useful citizen is gone. Mr.. Bradbury
had been prominent in the business and po-
litical life of his state for forty years, had
held various positions of political honor and
public trust, and had worked indefatigably
for the success of his party His ancestry on
Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1887-07-28

both sides was of
old and honorable
n ew E II 6 | a n d
stock, and he in
heriGed their best
qualities in full
vigor. His father,
jeremiah "a d.
bury, held the Of
flee of collector Of
the port at Bath,
Me-, nnier Presi-
dent Madison, and
his mother boasted
descent from old
colonial and reyO-
Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1887-07-28
A MATTER OF DOCKS.
THE GREATEST CITY OF AMERICA
IN A VERY BAD WAY.
Will Proper Steps BE Taken to Better
the Condition of Affairs "A Movement
on Foot Looking in This Direction.
New York and English Docks.

the Condition of Affairs A Movement
on Foot Looking in This Direction.
New York and English Docks.
The officials of the city of New York seem
to be waking up to the necessity of doing
something about the city's water front,
though no course Of action has as yet been
adopted. The rapidly increasing value of
wharf property in Brooklyn and Jersey City
has been one cause for this reviving inter-
est In Brooklyn the valuation has in
creased TO the amount of $4,000, 900 within
the past ten years, and in Jersey City and
Hoboken the increase has been about $10,-
100000. 1t is said fifty-four steamers each
month 90 to Brooklyn for wharf facilities
that they cannot get in New York, and many
of the ocean steamers now land at the Jersey
City side of North river. The Pennsylvania
railroad company have recently bought new
ferry privilege at Bergen Point. Should
they build breakwater they could have
harbor for l 1000 ships, and New York's water
front would receive another blow. These
things have brought about consideration of
its water front by the people of New York.
To make the wharves of New York secure,
useful and fully in keeping with the CONNER
cial prominence of the city, the only feasible
method seems to be that the city take control
of the entire front. At present the city owns
only one-third of this property, and even
that has not been kept in good order. Three
million dollars appropriated for the present
year may be expended in securing private
rights. Thirty million dollars has been named
as the amount necessary to put the front in
proper shape. New Workers argue that when
all the shipping of Importance that goes to
Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1887-07-28
IN BURNSiCe'S MEMORY.
A Bronze Statue of 4 Brave General on
Horseback.

The equestrian statue of Gen. Burnside was
unveiled at Providence, II. L., July /, with
appropriate ceremonies and a parade of all
the military organizations of the state.
Among the visitors from other states Gen.
Sherman was conspicuous. The statue is Il
worthy one-worthy of all the enthusiasm
Rhode Island could muster for the occasion.
1t is at once simple in design, massive and
very impressive in genera. effect The statue
Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1887-07-28

Both are from the same sire-Saxifrage;
Monaraue's dam is Destinee, and New Star
that of Tenebreuse. Our cuts show the ele.
gance of both horses and the style OF the
Jockeys r. no rode them to victory.
Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1887-07-28
TWO FRENCH RACERS.
Moparque and Tenebreuse, Winners Of
Two Great Gallic Matches.

lSpVCIdI OOTTtSpUHutICtI
NEW YORK, July 11.-Lovers of the race
horse will certainly take pleasure in the pict-
ures here presented Of the French horse and
mare which have lately carried of the honors
at Paris and Chantilly. Both are runners,
for the French, like the English pay much
less attention to trotting than the Americans.
Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1887-07-28

News, among other Illustrations of the Lor
don ceremonies, gives aview of the royal pro.
cession passing the Guards memorial in
Waterloo place, also view of the procession
on the Victoria embankment, en- route for
Westminster abbey. If the manner o.;
keeping the streets clear, as shown IN the last
illustration, is universally practiced there is
at least one marked difference between Eng.
lish and American professions.
From the text accompanying the illustra.
tions it is to be inferred citizens Of this coun.
try can scarcely conceive how elaborate was
the homage paid in this event to royalty in
magnificent street displays, decorations OF
buildings and the demonstrations Of the popu.
Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1887-07-28
Queens Jubilee Procession

The English papers giving the first com
plete and accurate illustrations obtainable Of
the elaborate jubilee ceremonies at London
and elsewhere in England have just arrived
in this country. The London Illustrated
Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1887-07-28

success in consoli-
dating the temper
ance sentiment in
Maine and by being
the first governor
to devote his entire
energies to the exc
cution OF the pro
hibitory law. He
was born in Bel
grade, Ne, June
10, 1908, and was
therefore 81 years
old when death
came by paralysis
tho Ss,,otttVal 1oatbr
Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1887-07-28

Hereditary gout is q most unjust disease
The father has had all the fun and the SON
catches most of the pain.-New Orleans Pic.
ayune.
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HON. ANSON p. MORRILL,.

Career of an Ex-Governor of Maine Who
Has just Died.
Hon. Anson p Morrill,, who died at his
home in Augusta, Me-, the other day, was in
his time man of much power and promi-
nence in that state; but never had the
national reputation enjoyed by his brother,
the United States senator, or the well known
Justin Morrill,, of Vermont. Anson z. ac-
quired his first national reputation by his
Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1887-07-28

Brooklyn and Jer-
sey City really want
New York landings
it is most unwise to
allow this shipping to
drift to these places.
And New York has
Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1887-07-28

L least one interesting
summer excursion can
ue made from here with
out expense, for the little
government ste a m er
bobbing up and down at
the Battery will carry
one thence to Governors
Island without charge.
Tho diStanca is 0nlv
Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1887-07-28
IxcuSes Exhausted.

Ne been swimmin'f Oh, no, mother,
dassent without your consent.
y hair wetY Oh yes, that Tom Sother,
de pumped on me, by accident.
how'd my coat get that muddy dirtf
On, that's from playin' in the ditch.
"hatl Me got on Tom Sother's shirt?
you've gotme now, maj Git the switch!
Boston Beacon.
a young man on board yacht
Sald; Il am so awfully hacht,
would like to take a beer,
but IT makes me feel queer,
tor always do take such lacht."
Life
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knocked vigorously without response, then
pounded-still no response-fnally tapping
with nv cane. A girl on the lawn taking in
washing then started on the run. calling vo-
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LOCO yards, but the attraction is, in
a measure, an exclusive one, for the
government boat is the only one
that is allowed to land on that sa-
cred soil, sixty two acres in all, ad-
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GOVERNORS ISLAND.
THE SEAT OF THE MILITARY AU-
THORiTlES OF NEW YORK.
A Visit Paid 20 Castle William, the
Tumble Down Fort on the Isle-IiIi.
tary Prisoners Who Have Committed
Small Observation-Disclosures of Soldiers,
Special Correspondence


NEW YORK, July IL.
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"Hou are sure they wouldn't" -
eyes"
"Then why do you guard them." 7's@-
The fellows eyes didn't twinkle a bit as he
said II don't know" and moved off.
Gen. Schofield's house has wide piazza in
front, approached by stairs. The door
was partially ajar, showing part of a
wide, hospitable hall, with oiled floor and
tiger skin rug. There is no bell. and l